This template has been prepared to guide applicants and their agents in preparing heritage statements or statements of heritage significance. The NPPF states that, the detail of statements must be proportionate to the significance of the asset and enough to understand the potential impact of a proposal on the significance of a heritage asset. For this reason, in many cases the template will only serve as a guide and a more detailed assessment will be required. It is strongly suggested that for all proposals that a suitably qualified heritage professional be involved. GUIDANCE AND USEFUL INFORMATION Central Bedfordshire Council Archaeology, Heritage & Conservation | Central Bedfordshire Council Central Bedfordshire and Luton Historic Environment Record (HER) HeritageGateway - Home * Bedfordshire Archives Hosted By Bedford Borough Council: Bedfordshire Archives Bedfordshire Heritage Library Bedfordshire Heritage Library - Local and Family History - The Virtual Library (culturalservices.net) The Higgins Bedford (formerly Bedford Museum) Home (thehigginsbedford.org.uk) Historic England Search the List - Find listed buildings, monuments, battlefields and more | Historic England Statements of Heritage Significance: Analysing Significance in Heritage Assets | Historic England